Does Section 8 Tenants, Inc. issue Housing Vouchers?
Section 8 Tenants, Inc. DOES NOT issue any housing vouchers. S8TI is provides resource and referral services to Section 8 residents only.
How do I find out my waitlist status?
Visit the Boston Housing Authority website (bostonhousing.org): Applicants can check their waitlist application status by calling 617-988-3400 or to submit online, visit the BHA website 'Apply for Housing' section for more information. You need to have your client control number ready.
Where can I find legal assistance for my housing issue (ex: landlord/tenant disputes and evictions)?
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides legal assistance and referrals to low income eligible clients dealing with landlord/tenant disputes and evictions. Contact them at 617-371-1270 or visit their site at gbls.org. Their office is located at 197 Friend Street Boston, Ma 02114.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute may also be of assistance. The Institute provides information and referrals regarding pro-bono lawyers for low-income tenants. Contact them at 617-357-0700 or visit their site at mlri.org. Their office is located at 99 Chauncey Street Boston, Ma 02111.
The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association assists low income, elderly, disabled residents with civil legal matters. Visit their site at vlpnet.org
For complaints about unfair Realtor practices contact the Attorney General's Office. The office is located at One Ashburton Place, Boston, Ma 02108. Contact them at 617-727-2200.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute may also be of assistance. The Institute provides information and referrals regarding pro-bono lawyers for low-income tenants. Contact them at 617-357-0700 or visit their site at mlri.org. Their office is located at 99 Chauncey Street Boston, Ma 02111.
The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association assists low income, elderly, disabled residents with civil legal matters. Visit their site at vlpnet.org
For complaints about unfair Realtor practices contact the Attorney General's Office. The office is located at One Ashburton Place, Boston, Ma 02108. Contact them at 617-727-2200.
I suspect my home has State Sanitary code violations. How do I get help with this?
If your home needs to be inspected because of suspected violations contact the Inspectional Services Department (ISD). They are located at 1010 Mass. Ave. Boston, Ma 02118. Contact them at 617-565-5126.
Where do I get fuel assistance support?
ABCD, Inc. located at 178 Tremont Street, Boston, Ma 02111, has a fuel assistance program that provides fuel subsidy payments for eligible low income residents. Contact them at 617-357-6000.
I am interested in the Section 8 Homeownership Program. Where do I find more information?
The Homeownership Voucher Program is for families who currently have a Section 8 Voucher (Housing Choice Voucher, HCV) from a participating public Housing Authority.
The Homeownership Voucher Program is for families who currently have a Section 8 Voucher (Housing Choice Voucher, HCV) from a participating Housing Authority. The Housing Authority can use that voucher to pay for monthly homeownership expenses. You must call your local Housing Authority to see if they participate.
As a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher program receiving rental assistance, you can use your voucher to buy a home and receive monthly assistance in meeting homeownership expenses.
You must meet income, other eligibility requirements and must be able to obtain a mortgage from a lender.
Click the 'More Info' button below for additional information.
The Homeownership Voucher Program is for families who currently have a Section 8 Voucher (Housing Choice Voucher, HCV) from a participating Housing Authority. The Housing Authority can use that voucher to pay for monthly homeownership expenses. You must call your local Housing Authority to see if they participate.
As a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher program receiving rental assistance, you can use your voucher to buy a home and receive monthly assistance in meeting homeownership expenses.
You must meet income, other eligibility requirements and must be able to obtain a mortgage from a lender.
Click the 'More Info' button below for additional information.